Rothesay Castle is unique among Scottish castles for both its early date and unusual circular plan. It’s also famous for its close links with the Stewarts – both while they were hereditary high ...

Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website. Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland. Let us know if you spot one of our sites in the wrong location. You ...

Landing craft and tanks make their way onto SWORD Beach, where The King's Own Scottish Borderers played a vital role. Ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a selection of images have been released ...

Edinburgh Castle has witnessed many of the defining events in Scotland’s history. Sieges were fought over the mighty stronghold. Royalty lived and died within its walls. Just the sight of the Castle ...

In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission ...

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Admire an outstanding gem of Scottish architecture built in the late 1500s. Claypotts is perhaps the quirkiest castle in Scotland. Its most striking features are its elaborate elevations. Walk around ...

Tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over the summer months. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. Tickets are free for members, but book online ...

An initial designation assessment last year found that the building met the criteria of special historic or architectural interest. However, in line with Designations policy, the building was not ...

Edinburgh Castle is easy to spot from most parts of the city. The mighty fortress has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital for centuries. There is no public parking at Edinburgh Castle. Castle ...

Our Ranger Service is based at Holyrood Park, Linlithgow Peel and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, and works on sites across our estate. As well as patrol and survey sites and assist ...

A new report published today (Tuesday 4 June) by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) showcases the scientific investigation which concluded to a high degree of certainty that a stone fragment HES was ...